France recorded its hottest day ever at 44.3°C, while 40 people drowned seeking relief from the extreme heat sweeping across the country and much of Europe.
France is experiencing extreme heat
Jun 24, 2026
11:11 am
What's the storyFrance recorded its hottest day on record on Tuesday, with temperatures hitting 44.3 degrees Celsius in a southwestern town.
The extreme heat has led to 40 drownings over recent days.
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Forty drown in France as people seek relief from Europe-wide heatwave
40 drown in France as people seek relief from Europe's heatwave
Much of France was set to experience temperatures of around 40C on Tuesday, after records were shattered on Monday
Millions in France are enduring extreme heat, with temperatures soaring and 40 drowning deaths reported since June 18.
Forty drown in France amid a severe heatwave, as extreme temperatures disrupt daily life across Europe.
France struggles with extreme heat and power grid challenges as temperature records also smashed in parts of UK, Spain.
France experienced its hottest-ever night Monday into Tuesday as Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said 40 people had drowned…
High temperatures believed to be linked to the deaths of two young children in their family car on Monday
